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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.31, 630.88 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.31, 630.88 and 280.22 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.31 : 630.88 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.31/630.88 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.31x = 630.88 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.31x = 176,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,781.34/457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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